Lophoptera squammigera
Common NameLophoptera squammigera
Scientific NameLophoptera squammigera
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsDipterocarpaceae (e.g., Shorea), Anacardiaceae (e.g., Mangifera)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct creamy-white costal stripe on the dark brown forewings, the overall forewing shape, and the mottled greyish hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its dark brown forewings, which feature a prominent creamy-white stripe along the costa and a mottled lighter brown and grey pattern on the hindwings.
